Mitti Cafe Accused of Misconduct Against Disabled Employees

Mitti Cafe, an organization dedicated to employing persons with disabilities, faces allegations from former staff at its Hansraj College and Rashtrapati Bhavan outlets. Several employees with disabilities claim they were terminated without just cause and endured inappropriate language and behavior from management. These individuals, who rely on their income, expressed distress over sudden dismissions and lack of formal inquiries.

Mitti Cafe management has refuted these claims, asserting that the terminations were a consequence of alleged financial misconduct, alcohol consumption during duty, and repeated policy violations. The organization highlighted that internal inquiries, customer feedback, and employee statements pointed to discrepancies like unbilled food sales and misuse of payment QR codes. Mitti Cafe stated that warning letters had been issued previously.

While Mitti Cafe confirmed the termination of six employees, it denied dismissing anyone from its Rashtrapati Bhavan outlet, attributing a reported termination to a clerical error. The organization emphasized its mission to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities, noting that its managers, many of whom also have disabilities, deny using abusive language. Mitti Cafe indicated it would investigate further if credible evidence was presented.